Mayeta Clark
Director
Australian Story (1996)
Series 2024
The power of the personal. Compelling stories about real people that illuminate, entertain and inspire. Presented by Leigh Sales.
Released May 29, 1996
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Biography, Documentary, News
Keywords: tmdb.australia, imdb.two-word-title, imdb.biographical-documentary
Network: ABC TV
S29E1 - The Making of Mini - Katrina Gorry
After the Matildas' World Cup glory, star midfielder Katrina Gorry introduces us to the tiny secret weapon who rekindled her love for the game.
Feb. 19, 2024, midnight
S29E2 - Mama's on a Mission - Mechelle Turvey
When the senseless death of teenager Cassius Turvey ignited fury across the nation, his mother Mechelle responded with a call for peace and unity.
Feb. 26, 2024, midnight
S29E3 - Driven - Minjee and Min Woo Lee
Sibling golf superstars Minjee and Min Woo Lee are like chalk and cheese, but they share the same goal - to be World No 1.
March 4, 2024, midnight
S29E4 - Call of Duty - Anjali Sharma
School striker Anjali Sharma sued the government at 16. Now she's taking her fight for an end to fossil fuels to federal parliament, and the powerbrokers are listening.
March 11, 2024, midnight
S29E5 - Peter Garrett
In an Australian Story special, former politician and Midnight Oil frontman Peter Garrett opens up to Leigh Sales about love, loss and living large.
March 18, 2024, midnight
S29E6 - On the Brink - Bon Scott
Australian Story revisits the remarkable life of the late Bon Scott to celebrate the 50th anniversary of him joining AC/DC.
March 25, 2024, midnight
S29E7 - Patient Zero - Richard Scolyer
Australian Story checks in on 2024 Australian of the Year Professor Richard Scolyer as he reaches a remarkable milestone in his revolutionary cancer treatment.
April 1, 2024, midnight
S29E8 - Out of the Wild - Gina Chick
How life has changed for inaugural Alone Australia winner Gina Chick. In conversation with Leigh Sales.
April 8, 2024, midnight
S29E9 - Man Underground - Arnold Dix
Locals know him as a flower farmer but Arnold Dix shot to global fame when he helped rescue 41 Indian workers from a tunnel collapse. It turns out Arnold is also a barrister, scientist, engineer and a very unlikely hero.
April 15, 2024, midnight
S29E10 - Out of the Chaos - Anna Coutts-Trotter
When Federal Labor Minister Tanya Plibersek learned her daughter Anna had been abused during a high school relationship, it was the beginning of the family's brutal fight for justice. Now Anna Coutts-Trotter is on a mission to support other survivors grappling with the aftermath of abuse.
April 22, 2024, midnight
S29E11 - One in Seven Trillion - Leila McDougall
Leila McDougall has been defying the odds since childhood. She's overcome dyslexia, beaten cancer, and after sneaking into acting school, has written, produced and starred in a feature film to help her farming community.
April 29, 2024, midnight
S29E12 - Face to Fake - Chelsea Bonner
Modelling agent Chelsea Bonner has spent her career fighting to change perceptions of beauty but now she has an even bigger battle on her hands - artificial intelligence.
May 6, 2024, midnight
S29E13 - Off Menu - Josh Niland
Josh Niland's arguably Australia's hottest chef right now with his revolutionary approach to fish. The genesis of his wild experimentation: a life and death battle in childhood and the fear of failure as a young restaurateur.
May 13, 2024, midnight
S29E14 - Off Menu - Shaun Christie-David
He can't cook, he's not after money but Shaun Christie-David is building a restaurant empire that's changing lives one dish at a time.
May 20, 2024, midnight
S29E15 - Off Menu - Kylie Kwong
Kylie Kwong has been at the top of the Australian food scene for three decades. Now she reveals her surprising next chapter, as she continues to channel unimaginable grief into a force for good.
May 27, 2024, midnight
S29E16 - On The Outside Looking In - Cold Chisel
As rock band Cold Chisel marks its 50th anniversary, we explore why the iconic group has made such a lasting impact on Australian culture.
June 3, 2024, midnight
S29E17 - The War Pup - Quaden Bayles
When Quaden Bayles was nine, he was bullied and trolled for having dwarfism. But he also caught the eye of Mad Max director George Miller, and now at 13, has emerged triumphant.
June 10, 2024, midnight
S29E18 - Nick Cave with Leigh Sales
Rock legend Nick Cave sits down with Leigh Sales for a wide-ranging and deeply personal conversation.
Aug. 12, 2024, midnight
S29E19 - Flashpoint - Senator Fatima Payman
A matter of conscience or act of betrayal? Former Labor Senator Fatima Payman reveals the inner torment behind breaking ranks to vote against her party and the fallout that followed, at home and in the capital.
Aug. 19, 2024, midnight
S29E20 - Dead Funny - Michelle Brasier
Comedian Michelle Brasier was told she had a 97 per cent chance of getting cancer. She chose to laugh about it.
Aug. 26, 2024, midnight
S29E21 - This is How It Goes - Missy Higgins
Singer-songwriter Missy Higgins says she's never felt more vulnerable in her life. One of our most accomplished female artists, Missy retraces her rise to the top and reveals the emotional turmoil of the past couple of years.
Sept. 2, 2024, midnight
S29E22 - Making Lachlan Murdoch - Part 1: Blood
The first of three episodes examines the forces that shaped the media heir and the roots of the Murdoch sibling rivalry.
Sept. 9, 2024, midnight
S29E23 - Making Lachlan Murdoch - Part 2: Money
In Part 2, Lachlan Murdoch feels the push and pull of the family business as he proves himself to his father.
Sept. 16, 2024, midnight
S29E24 - Making Lachlan Murdoch - Part 3: Power
In the final chapter, Lachlan Murdoch finally wins the long struggle to take over the family empire. But at what cost?
Sept. 23, 2024, midnight
S29E25 - Leading Man - Michael Theo
How Love on the Spectrum and Austin's Michael Theo found his voice and became a global star.
Sept. 30, 2024, midnight
S29E26 - Holding On - Gus Taylor
Two rock climbing accidents dealt Gus Taylor devastating blows. But now he realises climbing is the best teacher he's ever had.
Oct. 7, 2024, midnight
S29E27 - Betrayal - Hannah Grundy
A mysterious email. Shocking revelations. And the ultimate betrayal. How teacher Hannah Grundy was forced to become her own detective to unmask a sick cyber criminal whose identity she couldn't believe.
Oct. 14, 2024, midnight
S29E28 - The Two of Us - Yael Stone and Jack Manning Bancroft
When Orange Is the New Black star Yael Stone turned her back on Hollywood, everyone thought she was crazy - except the man who loved her. Social entrepreneur Jack Manning Bancroft knows what it takes to put skin in the game.
Oct. 21, 2024, midnight
S29E29 - The Big Lap - Remembering Fiona MacDonald
In memory of TV host Fiona MacDonald, who died this month from MND, we revisit her story, filmed as she drove around Australia with her sister to raise awareness of the disease.
Oct. 28, 2024, midnight
S29E30 - Holding Ground - Chris Henggeler
In one of the toughest parts of Australia, renegade pastoralist Chris Henggeler is trialling a bold idea to regenerate his land using feral pests. Now, he's found himself on the wrong side of the law.
Nov. 4, 2024, midnight
S29E31 - Comeback - Shayna Jack
From vilified 'drug cheat' to Olympic gold, Shayna Jack's extraordinary return to the pool.
Nov. 11, 2024, midnight
Network: ABC TV
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 33327 min.
Released: May 29, 1996
Last Air Date: Nov. 3, 2025, midnight
Status: Returning Series
Certification: NR
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